Subtract 14/35 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 14/35
70/60 - 14/35 is 23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
70/60 = 70 × 7/60 × 7 = 490/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
14/35 = 14 × 12/35 × 12 = 168/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/420 - 168/420 = 490 - 168/420 = 322/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30
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